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After several months of trouble free motoring I was on the way home yesterday and heard a clanging from under the Disco. After getting under I could see that one side of the fuel tank strap had rusted through and was hanging loose. I have removed the old strap and will order a new one but my...

Hi all, I hope someone can help! 1997 Discovery 300tdi 89000 miles. Came off the motorway yesterday and stood at the lights the discovery started smoking. Only a little at first but did get a lot worse. Managed to get home and it had used a little oil, from full on the dipstick to...

I have been having a bit of trouble with air in the fuel and have found something quite strange. I have replaced the leak of pipes , lift pump, checked injectors, sedimenter and so forth. I decided to have a look at the injection pump and once opened there was diesel on the dry side, top of...

Bought a battery last year and with the cold weather over the last week thecar has been reluctant to start and the radio needs the code. Checked the alt, earths etc and all good. Took it back to the shop to be tested (3 Year Warranty) and he said he wont test it until it has been on a...

Okay, I know a lot of info on this but need a simple answer first... Someone quite local selling rape oil for 60p/l which is less than half the price of regular diesel. Having read threads on here saying use neat veg oil I wondered whether I could stick it straight in and save a fortune! So I...

I know it's a long shot but... Does anyone in the Oldham, Stockport, Manchester area have a 300tdi Rocker shaft they would Luke to sell. Need one ASAP! Thanks for reading!

Don't know if it will work for anyone else but have a discount code for ecp which is "review25" May be linked to my email but if no, enjoy! 😊

I want to replace the copper brake pipese with the SS braided type and wondered, before getting under there with a tape measure if anyone knew of the correct sizes to get local quotes?? Understand its a k by shot but any help appreciated!! 😀

Can anyone please recommend the above gauges to fit one the dummy panel (possibly for sunroof) above the lights in a 300tdi disco?? I have had a look at some gauges but they seem to large to git this currently un-utilised space!? Would be interested in pics of what you guys have done if not...

With all the threads of late about the new MOT regs I have had a look to see if my car will be effected. Luckily (or not) I have a '96 300tdi which did NOT leave the factory with a catalytic converter. What it does have is the braided pipe section. My question is, will a de-cat exhaust...

As per title after many months fettling took the old girl for an MOT and she sailed tthrough with no advisories! To cap it off went to Wilkinsons where they had a sale on oil and bought a bottle of 2 stroke for £1.50 and two 5litre engine oil for £6 a pop! A good day all round!

I know people ask chassis questions all the time but I can't seem to find an answer to this: Currently in the process of cleaning and painting my chassis with zinc oxide primer, commercial chassis black and waxoyl overcoat with waxoyl in the cavities. I will have a quantity of the zinc oxide...

Hi all, I know winch questions have been asked before but.... I would appreciate any help with the following: My better half has agreed to buy me a winch for Xmas! :-D We have agreed to buying new as only occasional use really and the guarantee would protect any mishaps for the firt 12...

I have been learning my way around my Disco and really enjoying it! Unfortunately the clutch has started t slip and I think for now this is just one step too far. Can anyone recommend someone to replace in Oldham / Manchester to do a good job at the right price? Thanks in advance!

Apologies if this has been done before, I used the search facility and couldn't find anything like my leak. I have a leak from a rubber cap with a hose on in the centre of the pic below: When the rubber thing (apologies I dont know its real name) is removed it is full f diesel and you can...

A couple of weeks ago my neighbour kindly put my bin out and in the process smashed my indicator lens. I didn't mind too much as they needed replacing and had already ordered replacements. The next day after some rain when I tried to start the motor it ran really roughly and cut out, and the...

Hi all, I have searched and can only seem to find answers to consistent problems! Below 40- 50 the clutch seems fine and the performance is brilliant, however go on to the motorway and the signs are there for a slipping clutch, revs go up, then down, then up, then down and then acceleration...

Hi all, As the title suggests I have today suffered with a stuck 300tdi alternator. Having sprayed with some spray grease, (After removing the cambelt!) the alternator is now spinning freely. Would this be okay to reuse or would you recommend a replacement? If replacement does anyone...

Hi all, I noticed a couple of drips of oil under my car and had a look under neath and saw this As ridiculous as this may sound, shouldn't there be something screwed in to those threads? Thanks in advance

Hi all, New to the forum so please be nice!:D I bought myself a 96 Discovery 1 around 6 weeks ago and wanted to add a 2" lift to increase hight and improve articulation. Have bought new cranked radius arms, trailing arms, a Gwynn Lewis challenge kit with +5" struts and 2" lift springs...